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San Francisco Chronicle's Golden Gate Park Self-Guided Tour

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Explore a side of Golden Gate Park most travelers won’t experience during the San Francisco Chronicle's Secrets of Golden Gate Park Self-Guided Tour. Go at your own pace around the park as you take in lesser-known stories about Golden Gate Park and San Francisco from two of the Chronicle’s journalists. This experience is perfect for travelers who are short on time, and there’s also a virtual tour option you can do at home, too.

Overview

Explore a side of Golden Gate Park most travelers won’t experience during the San Francisco Chronicle's Secrets of Golden Gate Park Self-Guided Tour. Go at your own pace around the park as you take in lesser-known stories about Golden Gate Park and San Francisco from two of the Chronicle’s journalists. This experience is perfect for travelers who are short on time, and there’s also a virtual tour option you can do at home, too.

Itinerary

  • Golden Gate Park

    The tour takes place in Golden Gate Park.

  • Conservatory of Flowers

    The tour starts outside of the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. You'll learn about how VoiceMap works before setting off.

  • National AIDS Memorial Grove

    The tour takes you past the National AIDS Memorial Grove. You'll hear about the memorial while you walk.

  • The tour goes past the Monarch Bear Grove. You'll hear about the grove while you walk.

  • Shakespeare Garden

    The tour passes by the Shakespeare Garden. You'll hear about the garden while you walk.

  • Music Concourse

    The tour passes by the Music Concourse. You'll hear about it while you walk.

  • de Young Museum

    The tour passes by the de Young Museum. You'll hear about the museum while you walk.

  • Japanese Tea Garden

    The tour passes by the Japanese Tea Garden. You'll hear about the garden while you walk.

  • Blue Heron Boathouse

    The tour follows a section of Stow Lake. You'll hear about the lake while you walk.

  • Strawberry Hill

    The tour takes you around Strawberry Hill. You'll hear about it while you walk.

  • The tour ends next to the John McLaren Memorial Rhododendron Dell. You'll hear about the memorial before concluding your hike.

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • A special tour crafted by two of the San Francisco Chronicle’s journalists
  • Explore Golden Gate Park during this self-guided walking tour
  • Hear secret, lesser-known stories about the park and San Francisco
  • Move at your own pace and stop longer at places that interest you most
  • Inclusions

    • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
    • Lifetime access to this tour in English
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

    Exclusions

    • Food/Drink
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
    • Transportation

    Additional Information

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    No refund is possible if you cancel.

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